What is CTS Corporation's (CTS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for CTS Corporation (CTS) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (71), Value (52), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does CTS Corporation have an economic moat?

CTS Corporation (CTS) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is CTS Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for CTS Corporation (CTS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is CTS Corporation in?

CTS Corporation (CTS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Components industry (United States).

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CTS Corporation · Technology · United States · $1.6B · Avg Vol: $11M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

24.4x

ROE

12.4%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

0.3%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

CTS clears stage one via its active buyback with all legs above the floor, then fails stage two: insiders sold 0.45% of shares outstanding in 90 days. Under the calibrated rule net insider selling is adverse evidence rather than an information gap, and it blocks APPROVE even when the quant gate passes.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CTS Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, actuators, and electronic components for various markets including aerospace, medical, defense, industrial, and automotive. Its competitive advantage stems from its specialized engineering capabilities, proprietary technologies, and a diverse portfolio of high-reliability products that are often custom-designed for critical applications. CTS operates as a niche global supplier, providing essential components that meet stringent performance and quality requirements in demanding environments.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	586.9M	550.4M	514.8M	541.3M	-2.7%	564.2M
EPS	1.86	1.93	1.91	2.21	5.9%	2.39
Shares	31.7M	30.8M	30.0M	28.8M	-9.2%	28.6M
Debt	109.4M	96.9M	118.1M	82.8M	-8.9%	89.9M
Equity	506.2M	526.8M	528.2M	551.8M	2.9%	—
Op CF	121.2M	88.8M	98.2M	102.1M	-5.6%	109.0M
Inv CF	-111.2M	-18.1M	-140.6M	-18.5M	—	—
Fin CF	4.3M	-65.4M	-26.9M	-98.4M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-12.0%

SMA 50SMA 200

$58.30

RSI (14)

61.6

52W High

$69.51

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

13.5%71.5

ROE

12.4%64.1

GP/Assets

29.3%66.3

Op. Margin

17.4%79.6

FCF/Assets

9.0%76.7

Piotroski

893.9

Int. Cover

20.4x60.2

D/E Ratio

0.16x55.2

Current Ratio

2.61x66.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

24.4x56.0

EV/EBITDA

13.0x61.2

P/FCF

23.5x56.3

P/B

2.9x52.8

P/S

3.0x49.6

Div Yield

0.3%14.0

Momentum

52W High %

84%80.5

RS 6M

7%66.6

SMA 50/200

1.09x69.5

EPS Rev 4W

-3.8%7.9

EPS Rev 12W

-0.8%31.0

EPS Improve

+20%25.7

Q Growth

3%31.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.6B

P/E (Forward)

20.3x

Gross Margin

39.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CTS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CTS	CTS Corporation(you)	$1.6B	79	Buy
ALNT	Allient Inc.	$1.6B	71	Buy
BHE	Benchmark Electronics, Inc.	$2.6B	75	Buy
KN	Knowles Corporation	$2.9B	75	Buy
DAKT	Daktronics, Inc.	$932M	86	Strong Buy
LYTS	LSI Industries Inc.	$724M	82	Strong Buy
ROG	Rogers Corporation	$2.2B	60	Hold
BELFB	Bel Fuse Inc.	$3.6B	68	Buy
MEI	Methode Electronics, Inc.	$646M	67	Buy
OLED	Universal Display Corporation	$3.8B	61	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 4.7% · P/E 34.4x · Gross margin 51.8%

CTS Corporation (CTS): Stock Score Summary

CTS Corporation (CTS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. CTS clears stage one via its active buyback with all legs above the floor, then fails stage two: insiders sold 0.45% of shares outstanding in 90 days. Under the calibrated rule net insider selling is adverse evidence rather than an information gap, and it blocks APPROVE even when the quant gate passes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$58.30
Market Cap	$1.6B
P/E (TTM)	24.39
P/E (Forward)	20.34
Price/Book	2.91
Return on Equity	12.4%
Return on Invested Capital	13.5%
Debt/Equity	0.16x
Gross Margin	39.7%
Operating Margin	17.4%
Revenue Growth	7.0%
Dividend Yield	0.3%
Free Cash Flow	$69M

CTS Corporation operates in the Electronic Components industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CTS Corporation’s (CTS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for CTS Corporation (CTS) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (52), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does CTS Corporation have an economic moat?: CTS Corporation (CTS) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CTS Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for CTS Corporation (CTS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CTS Corporation in?: CTS Corporation (CTS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Components industry (United States).